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Want improvement? A century ago as America’s eastern cities overpopulated it was, “Go west, young man.” For soccer a century later the trumpet sounds the same. Only going west means tracking back to the previous western frontier. In mainland Europe. Or at least that’s what Simon Kuper believes and writes in his and economist Stefan [...]

MLS Playoffs: Chivas USA at Los Angeles Galaxy (Match Night Commentary)

The Los Angeles 'Super Clasico' will determine a playoff winner for the first time as the LA Galaxy play host to Chivas USA at Home Depot Center in Game Two of their Western Conference playoff series. The teams tied, 2-2, in Game One, and tonight the Galaxy will be the home team. I will be providing commentary throughout the match so please feel free to follow along here. As always, you are welcome to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Enjoy the action (commentary after the jump): --------------------------------- HALFTIME- Galaxy 0, Chivas USA 0. Los Angeles...